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Bolton Wanderers defeat to Stoke City highlighted everything we were worried about: Opinion

Bolton Wanderers fell to a 2-1 defeat to Stoke City, in which the side struggled to finish their chances, making the same mistakes that cost the team the game, despite the Potters spending most of the game with ten men.

11.10.26, 11:00 Updated 11.10.26, 11:48 3 Minute Read

Characterising Bolton Wanderers as one of the most frustrating teams in the Championship would not be far from the truth. The side's 2-1 loss to Stoke City highlighted a lot of their problems, and once again brought up the issues that were most worrying for supporters.

Football may have come a long way over the last 20 years, but the goal has never changed, score more than your opponent. Creating chances does not appear to be an issue for Steven Schumacher's team, but taking your opportunities at the right time, seems to be an issue.

In the 4-3 win over Norwich City, despite their defensive woes, most had hoped it would help the Whites push on with the clinical side of the game. Instead, we were greeted by an attack that seemed allergic of the target on Saturday.

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Matt Bottomley

A lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan, this club is the reason I began my journalism career. Since sitting in the stands as a kid over 20 years ago, I have gone on to work for the likes of the BBC and The Telegraph before everything led me back to here, to the football club I love.

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